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Psalm 118

Psalm 118:4

The LORD Is on My Side · Psalm 118:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Traditional
Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
Now let those fearing YHWH say that His loving devotion is forever!
Latin
Dicant nunc qui timent Dominum: Quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

Notes

Psalms 118:2–4

Israel … the house of Aaron … those who fear the LORD: These three groups represent the entire covenant community (compare Psalms 115:9–11; 135:19–20).

Psalms 118:1–29

The psalmist joyfully thanks the Lord for his goodness and urges others to trust in his loving devotion (Psalm 118:1–4, 29). This poem is the last of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113–118).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Confession Hallel Hallelujah Hosanna Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Fear of God: Reverence God: Mercy of Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Thankfulness: Enjoined The Mercy of God: should be Magnified